KIA EV6 GT – NZ details and pricing
PRESS RELEASE Building on the success of the phenomenal new Kia EV6, the GT variant will deliver previously unheard of levels of power (430kW and 740Nm), performance and charging capability when it launches in New Zealand early in the new year – all from a zero-emissions vehicle. “The Kia EV6 GT promises to reshape perceptions […]
Kia EV9 undergoes final technical testing ahead of 2023 debut
PRESS RELEASE Kia has revealed details of the final intensive testing program undertaken by the Kia EV9 ahead of its world debut in 2023. The all-electric Kia EV9 will become the brand’s flagship model and will revolutionise the large electric SUV segment, while accelerating Kia’s brand transformation and affirming its leadership in sustainable electric mobility. […]
Safe and hound
PRESS RELEASE Dog-loving Brits spend £4,000 a year on pooches but forget low-cost kit to keep them safe in cars New research by ŠKODA UK has revealed that Britain’s dog lovers spend more than £4,000 per year on their pet, but just half safely secure their dog on every car journey. To mark International Dog Day on […]
Ford Previews New Mustang
You are invited to the ‘Stampede’!
Class Act – 2022 Mercedes C 300 Review
I find the older I get, the more appreciation I have for a leisurely and more relaxed way of driving. Sure, getting out onto a twisty road with some million-horsepower asphalt devourer will still get the adrenaline going, but the appeal having just enough power to soak up the miles in quiet and refinement grows […]
Light-footed quinquagenarian – 2022 Honda Civic Mugen review
Honda’s longest-standing nameplate the Civic has turned fifty and to help celebrate this epic achievement, Honda New Zealand has released a Mugen edition and we got to play with it. Despite it not being ‘official’, Mugen is the performance name that’s essentially gone hand in hand with Honda since Hirotoshi Honda (son of Honda’s founder) […]
Special GM NZ Event at Pukekohe racetrack
When GMSV NZ invited us to the iconic Pukekohe racetrack to drive two Isuzu trucks and the 2022 Corvette C8, you can bet that we were excited. Not only have I never driven a huge Isuzu 8×4 truck before (the closest being a Silverado), but to be allowed to drive one on such hallowed tarmac […]
Plaid, who? The 2023 Lucid Air Sapphire is a stats overflow
California EV manufacturer Lucid has just launched Sapphire, a subbrand aimed at introducing (even) more performance to the line. The first model to carry the precious stone moniker is the Air Sapphire, which was showcased at the Monterey Car Week and intends to dial up to 11 every metric where the “regular” Air was already […]
Polestar Takes to the Water
They will join forces with Candela, a Swedish hydrofoil company.
Ford Headlight Tech Helps Keep Drivers’ Eyes on the Road
PRESS RELEASE Head-up displays have for some time enabled drivers to stay focused on the way ahead. But now Ford engineers are trialing new headlight technology that could help ensure those behind the wheel literally keep their eyes on the road. The new technology can project directions, speed limits or weather information onto the road so the […]
